EARLY morning Training off..........

[swordfish151]

Thanks bro...now I'm just torn on what to consume.............what if I do a 1/4 cup quick oats and whey shake at 5am, train at 5:30 - than an MRP at 7am.........doable? I've trained on an empty tank before though........it's not all that bad...........maybe a swig of liquid protein, aminos?

looks good bro!

 

[JKurz1]

How detremental do you think it is to train on an empty tank?? Or train for the first half hour empty, then start your PW shake half-way through?

 

[swordfish151]

How detremental do you think it is to train on an empty tank?? Or train for the first half hour empty, then start your PW shake half-way through?

honestly bro, i wouldnt recommend it..i used to do the same thing..not realizing that it was hindering my stamina and power..i thought i was just weak....when i started bulking and hitting the weights hard..on an empty stomack..15 min into it i couldnt stand the hunger pain...strenght sucked big time...once i started eating 1 - 1:30 hours before......my training was 100% times better then on empty!! not a good idea to run on empty if your trying to bulk

 

[JKurz1]

my sole reason for training ion the am was so that I could nix the fasted cardio at 4:15am and SLEEP.....so now, I'm wondering if I should just walk the dog or something in the am, get all my meals in, and then go train around 5pm.....I don't think I could get used to eating at 430 am to train at 530am when I hear so many people say they train w/o eating first, it's PW that counts.........

 

[swordfish151]

my sole reason for training ion the am was so that I could nix the fasted cardio at 4:15am and SLEEP.....so now, I'm wondering if I should just walk the dog or something in the am, get all my meals in, and then go train around 5pm.....I don't think I could get used to eating at 430 am to train at 530am when I hear so many people say they train w/o eating first, it's PW that counts.........

I think it all depends on you..and how you will react to training on empty..it might work for you....i know it didnt for me.....best thing to do is try both sides of the spectrum, try one week on empty..see how you do...keep a logg including diet and training..then try the next week eating before training...and keep a logg too...compare...ultimately its how your body reacts...

 

[JKurz1]

I think it all depends on you..and how you will react to training on empty..it might work for you....i know it didnt for me.....best thing to do is try both sides of the spectrum, try one week on empty..see how you do...keep a logg including diet and training..then try the next week eating before training...and keep a logg too...compare...ultimately its how your body reacts...

good advice................what does your training shedule look like? Routine?

 

[Slyder190]

I work nights. I get up, eat and hit the gym about 1 1/2 hours afterowrds. That never changes, unless on the rare occasion I may work lunch and be off that night and it's a workout day. cardio is always done first thing in the morning on an empty stomach as well. Been doin this for years. Working out mid-day is okay, and later in the day, I feel I don't have as much energy. I like having my workout done early and my 2 PW meals out of the way anyway, so I can do business early and get on with my day. Afterwords it's only eating every 3 hours I gotta keep on top of.

 

[swordfish151]

good advice................what does your training shedule look like? Routine?

This is what im currently doing right now..
330 am - protein intake/oats

5am- train (one body part per day so on Monday chest, tues/back, wed/shoulders, thurs/legs, fri/arms..sat/sun off. I keep my weights heavy 5-8 reps max 3-4 sets per exercise, and i have as lately been incoporationg drop sets for the last set)

Example of chest: Incline bench 3 sets 3-8 reps last set being a drop set
Incline dumbell press 3 sets last one being a dropped
dips 3 sets last one being a dropped
cable flies last one being a dropped..

6am or so PWO shake 50g of protein

8am - 10 scrammbled eggs (2 whole) w/1 cup oats.

 

[satchboogie]

right when i open my eyes, regardless if its middle of the night, or morning or afternoon, 50g whey isolates!

 

[Judo Tom]

hey bro i hope this helps..

but i lift in the am as well cause i have judo at nite..

the most important thing is get some carbs in before the workout since you are trying to bulk and i dont think you need to get up much earlier just to eat just use faster digesting carbs

when im bulking this is what i do

i wake up at 6 and drink whey/dextrose or gatorade and hit the gym by like 620 i leave for work right from the gym on the way to work i drink another whey/dextrose shake once im at work i make a nice breakfast and just go from there

make sure you are eating bulking type foods throughout the day dont be afraid of a bit o fat

good luck you seem real motivated (lots of threads) so if you put 100% into it you will be fine